You Arrive at a Managerʹs Office on a Service Call

question 155

Multiple Choice

You arrive at a managerʹs office on a service call, and the manager is on a phone call talking about firing someone. What should you do?

• A) Quietly leave the room.
• B) Call your boss and ask for a recommendation.
• C) Inform the managerʹs supervisor.
• D) Make some noise to let your presence be known to the manager.
• E) Wait until the call is finished, and let the manager know that you heard part of the conversation.

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